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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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