Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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