Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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