Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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