Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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