Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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