Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are enabling humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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