Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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