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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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