Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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