Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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