Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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