Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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