Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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