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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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