Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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