Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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