Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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