Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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