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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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