Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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