Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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