Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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