Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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