Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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