Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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