Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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