Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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