Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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