Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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