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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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