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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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