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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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