Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes 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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