Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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