Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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