Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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