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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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