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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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