Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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