Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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