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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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