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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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