Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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