Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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