Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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