Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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