Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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