Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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