Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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