Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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