Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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