Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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