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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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