Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education have enabled humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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