Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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