Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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