Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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