Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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