Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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