Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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