Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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