Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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