Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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