Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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