Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning have empowered humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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