Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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