Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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