Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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