Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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