Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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