Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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