Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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