Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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