Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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