Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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