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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. 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. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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