Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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