Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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