Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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