Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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