Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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