Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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