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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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