Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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