Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing 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 resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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