Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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