Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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