Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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