Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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