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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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