Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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