Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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