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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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