Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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