Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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