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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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