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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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