Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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