Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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