Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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