Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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