Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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