Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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