Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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