Find out more about the illuminating 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 developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting 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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