Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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