Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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