Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive these open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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