Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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