Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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