Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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