Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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