Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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