Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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