Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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