Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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