Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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