Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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