Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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