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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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