Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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