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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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