Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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