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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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