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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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