Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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