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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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