Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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