Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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