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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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