Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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