Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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