Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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