Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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