Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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