Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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