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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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