Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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