Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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