Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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