Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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