Find out more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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