Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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