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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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