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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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