Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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