Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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