Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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