Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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