Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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