Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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