Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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