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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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