Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand these new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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