Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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