Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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