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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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