Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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