Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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