Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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