Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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