Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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