Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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