Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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