Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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