Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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