Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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