Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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