Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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