Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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