Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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