Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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