Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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