Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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