Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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