Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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