Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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