Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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