Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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