Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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