Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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