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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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