Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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