Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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