Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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