Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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