Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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