Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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