Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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