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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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