Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology are enabling people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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