Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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