Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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