Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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