Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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