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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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