Find out more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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