Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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