Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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