Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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