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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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