Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand these important new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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