Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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