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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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