Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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