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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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