Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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