Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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