Find out more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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