Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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