Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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