Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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