Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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