Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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