Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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