Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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