Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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