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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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