Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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