Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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