Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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