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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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