Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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