Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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