Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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