Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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