Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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