Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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