Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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