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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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