Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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