Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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