Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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