Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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