Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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