Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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