Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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