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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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