Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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