Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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