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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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