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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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