Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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