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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning enable learners all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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