Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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