Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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