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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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