Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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