Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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