Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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