Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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