Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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