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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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