Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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