Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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