Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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