Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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