Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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