Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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