Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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