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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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