Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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