Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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