Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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