Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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