Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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