Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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