Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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