Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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