Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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