Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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