Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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