Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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