Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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