Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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