Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key 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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