Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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