Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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