Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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