Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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