Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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