Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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