Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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