Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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