Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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