Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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