Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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