Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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