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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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