Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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