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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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