Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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