Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major 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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