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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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