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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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