Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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