Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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