Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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