Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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