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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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