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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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