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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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