Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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