Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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