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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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