Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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