Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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