Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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