Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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