Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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