Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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