Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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