Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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