Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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