Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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