Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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