Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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