Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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