Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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