Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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