Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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