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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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