Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts 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 reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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