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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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