Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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