Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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