Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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