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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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