Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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