Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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