Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology enable students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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