Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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