Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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