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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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