Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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