Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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