Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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