Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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