Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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