Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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