Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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