Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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