Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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