Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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