Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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