Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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