Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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