Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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