Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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