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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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