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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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