Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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