Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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