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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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