Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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