Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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