Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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