Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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