Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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