Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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