Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of these open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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