Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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