Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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