Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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