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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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