Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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