Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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