Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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