Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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