Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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