Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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