Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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