Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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