Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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