Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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