Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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