Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers 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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