Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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