Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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