Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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