Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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