Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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