Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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