Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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