Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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