Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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