Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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