Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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