Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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