Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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