Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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