Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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