Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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