Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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