Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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