Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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