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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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