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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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