Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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