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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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