Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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