Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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