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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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