Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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