Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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