Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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