Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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