Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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