Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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