Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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