Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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