Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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