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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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