Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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