Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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