Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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