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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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