Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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