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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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