Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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