Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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