Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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