Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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