Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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