Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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