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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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