Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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