Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major 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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