Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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