Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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