Learn more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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