Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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