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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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