Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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