Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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