Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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