Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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