Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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