Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning enable humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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