Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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