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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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