Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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