Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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