Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education have empowered people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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