Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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