Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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