Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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