Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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