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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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