Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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