Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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