Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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