Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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