Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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