Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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