Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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