Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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