Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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