Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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