Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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