Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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