Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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