Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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