Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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