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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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