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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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