Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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