Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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