Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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