Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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