Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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