Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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