Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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