Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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