Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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