Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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