Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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