Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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