Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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