Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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