Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning enable humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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