Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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