Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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