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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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