Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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