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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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