Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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