Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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