Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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