Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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