Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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