Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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