Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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