Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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