Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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