Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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