Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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