Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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