Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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