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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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