Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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