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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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