Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology enable people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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