Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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