Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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