Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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