Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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