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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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