Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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