Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand these open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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