Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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